Illegal contract: NAB approves reference against Yousaf Raza Gillani, others

ISLAMABAD (92 News) – The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has approved a reference against former prime minister Yousaf Raza Gillani and others. The decision was made during a meeting of the executive board presided over by NAB Chairman Justice (retd) Javed Iqbal on Wednesday. According to the declaration, the accused had allegedly caused a loss of Rs 120 million to the national exchequer through an illegal contract. The meeting also approved an inquiry against Sindh former minister Awais Muzaffar Tappi and others for getting the state land allotted in their name in Malir. It also approved a reference against Sindh Building Control Authority former DG Manzoor Kaka for tampering with official documents and causing a loss of Rs three billion to the national kitty. The board approved an inquiry against former federal minister Hafiz Abdul Kareem for possessing assets beyond income. Speaking on the occasion, Justice (retd) Javed Iqbal said that the NAB is following the policy of ‘Accountability for All’. He said that the NAB’s first and last association is with Pakistan and the people of Pakistan.